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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-10 Parks & Rec Comm MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 8/8/2022 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course May 10, 2022 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Good, Haas, Ites, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Weaver, Welsh and Student Commissioner Presthus Absent: Commissioners Doscotch, Strother and Student Commissioner Jha Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Recreation Supervisor Laura Fulton and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Chair Ites made an amendment to Item III to include the Annual Work Plan. Motion made by Haas to approve the amended meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the April 12, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Haas. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Arts Programming Recreation Supervisor, Laura Fulton, provided an update and overview of programs and events. The commission asked Recreation Supervisor Fulton questions regarding sign-up and programming support. B. Proposed Braemar Park Master Plan Amendments and Special Project Request for Braemar Ice Arena Expansion Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed the proposed Braemar Park Master Plan amendments and special project request for the Braemar Ice Arena expansion. Staff answered the commissioner’s questions. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 8/8/2022 Commissioners commented on the review pertained to ensuring a long-term strategy for ongoing capital expenses is developed and supported for the existing arena amenities as well if expansion to a fourth indoor ice sheet was authorized. They also supported the proposed forward-looking studies, to ensure that the facilities are well positioned in the future to keep up with market competition and continue to support user needs and the revenue generation of the improved enterprise operations. Motion made by Good to recommend to the City Council the amendments to the Braemar Park Master Plan. Motion seconded by Haas. Motion carried. VII. Chair and Member Comments A. 2022 Work Plan Staff Liaison Vetter asked for any updates on the 2022 Work Plan. Initiative #1 – Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good provided an update and indicated he found draft documents that he will send out to the group as well as a schedule for upcoming Town Talks. He noted May 23 is the Fred Richards Master Plan, July 18 is the Braemar Master Plan and September 1 is the Local Option Sales Tax. He thought it would be important that they also try to get on the agenda for mid-October. Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Chair Ites indicated he received some information from the director that will be sent to the group talking about alternative funding. Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. None. Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the Community as Needed. None. Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being Recommended by Staff for Update. Staff Liaison Vetter indicated the City Council asked staff to forward changes to the commission on amendments that were made. Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the commission on the Grandview Plan. VIII. Staff Comments A. Informational Items  None. B. Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission of upcoming 2022 meetings and events. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 8/8/2022 IX. Adjournment Motion made by Good to adjourn the May 10, 2022 meeting at 8:21 p.m. Motion seconded by Pfuhl. Meeting adjourned.